Kunde Family Winery 2014 Reserve Century Vines Zinfanel – 88 POINTS
From head-trained vines interspersed with Alicante Bouschet and Petite Sirah, this is a bright, likable wine, teased in bacon, cola and brown sugar that finds a fresh streak of red currant and juicy strawberry as it opens, the acidity in full view. A bite of chocolate dots the finish. – VB

Josh Cellars Reserve 2014 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon – 88 POINTS
Easy to enjoy for its straightforward flavors and balance, this medium-bodied wine smells like black cherries and strawberries, tastes fruity and moderately rich and is also shaded by vanilla and maple, adding complexity and a touch of sweetness. – JG